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Rella is a self-proclaimed "breakup songs connoisseur," according to her Instagram, and her lates track, "Maryland," is in tune. Calling on the female-fronted bands from the 90's like The Sundays, and early Taylor Swift, Rella has put a mid-Atlantic twist on an old favorite. "Maryland" is every bit nostalgic as it is triumphant, styled in a modern take on the uniquely early aughts blend of folk, rock, pop, mixed with a contemporary lift of self care and empowerment.

The Music Bugle

After her first case of heartbreak upon her second decade in life, songwriting was a way for Rella to cope with the pain and it soon led to her first single release in 2019.

The 22-year-old’s emotional new single “Maryland” showcases the singer’s natural ability to fuse indie-pop with country and tell a story from an optimistic perspective about the much-too-real scenario where substance abuse can ruin a relationship.

Indie Criollo

Cerramos esta primera lista con una canción lenta y ligera, como una caricia detrás de las decepciones de nuestra vida. Rella pertenece al grupo de cantantes que sólo necesita su voz para movernos el piso y disponer de un proceso musical bastante intenso e inmersivo. Maryland es un recuerdo que vive en la memoria de la cantante, donde el amor mueve lo que fue o será. Es una propuesta relajada, que se va con calma metiendo por nuestra memoria y cuerpo. Apela mucho deseo por estar acompañados y no dejarse llevar por la tristeza. Es country bajo la bandera del pop para poder superar cualquier bajón.

Le Future Wave

Maryland, a new single from Nashville artist Rella, features creative sounds. Throughout the song, the instrumentation is flawless; at times it’s quiet, and other times, more dynamic. Over the music, the vocals soar effortlessly, and convey a sense of authenticity. A lot of thought went into the lyrics.

Divine Magazine

Rella is a natural-born storyteller. The daughter of a bass player, Rella is a child of the Nashville music scene, attending the same high school as Taylor Swift. After having her heart broken at the start of her 20s, Rella took solace in songwriting and released her first single in 2019. Over a bed of lush guitars and harmonies, the 22-year-old singer-songwriter spins tales of unrequited love, loss and personal growth. Rella approaches indie-pop through a country lens, drawing inspiration from songwriters like Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell and Lorde. In 2020, Rella contributed three songs for the soundtrack of “The Last Christmas Party” on Amazon Prime Video. Her new single “Maryland” is the latest chapter in her storybook.

Play Too Much

We all know that heartbreak is tough, but what better way to spill ones emotions and let it all out then writing a therapeutic anthem? Nashville based Folk-pop artist Rella has us feeling every ounce of emotion with her new single, “Maryland.”

Rella is known for using her music platform as a way to create songs that tell a story — an asset this 22 year old singer prominently shows off by taking her personal experience of heartbreak and turning it into a hopeful track. Since Rella’s debut back in 2019 with her single, “Intervention,” it became quite clear early on that she possessed the star-power to impress the masses. “Intervention” when on to be featured in the Amazon Prime film, The Last Christmas Party.

Tongue Tied Mag

Bedroom pop with a folk twist sums up rella’s new song. The self-described ‘breakup connoisseur returns with a new pop anthem that screams summer. Maryland is the soundtrack of a party girl now trying to go sober, addressed to an old friend (or lover?) from back in the day. They are a true powerhouse vocalist and this track really allows that to shine. - Julia Gross

Turning everyday encounters into tragic love stories requires artist Rella’s ability to fictionalize. Her recent single “Heavenly Bodies” is a beautiful ballad that shows Rella has range… She continues to blend genres eloquently, sprinkling in pop-punk elements in songs like “Maryland” while writing her emotional ballads similar to her recent single. Rella shares that not all songs stem from personal experience and she loves that music gives her the ability to create a fantasy. - Isabelle Turner

Tongue Tied Mag (Interview)

Tennessee’s next up-and-coming indie-pop star, Rella, is on the rise with her latest single “Maryland.” The singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed breakup song connoisseur sat down with us here at Tongue Tied Magazine to discuss all things new music, life, and breakup songs.